The airline serves Florida cities as well as Washington with nonstop flights from the Northeast.

Schumer and airport officials hope the added competition would drive fares lower. Domestic fares have increased 27 percent since 2008, while existing carriers have cut seating capacity here by 18.5 percent. Passenger boardings have declined to 1.22 million passengers a year from more than 1.5 million at its peak.

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Maybe its time to update the plans for the megamillions new airport exit based on the airports decline! What is missing from this press release story is why JetBlue made the business decision to setup at Albany airport, besides chuck “called on them” to locate at Albany.

Schumer and airport officials hope the added competition would drive fares lower. Domestic fares have increased 27 percent since 2008, while existing carriers have cut seating capacity here by 18.5 percent. Passenger boardings have declined to 1.22 million passengers a year from more than 1.5 million at its peak.